Play Time
Kiko+ & gg* Kaleidoscope Play Camera Pink
$30.00Let the little ones play photographer with the little kiko+ wooden camera. Turn the lens for a magical kaleidoscope surprise! Material: beech wood, colour lens (acrylic, removable), two denim straps...
Kiko+ & gg* Kuruma Classic Wind Up Car Pink
$22.00A great new twist on an old-time favorite. The classic friction-powered motor car made from wood. Just pull back and vrooooooooom! Off you go! Beech wood, wind-up motor
Rubbabu Mascot Toy Car
$16.00The Rubbabu Mascot Car is an easy-to-hold, easy-to-roll car. With a cute rounded design, in bright colors, this 5" high car is available in many colors and is popular in toy,...
Baghera Baghera Ride On Toy Car Petal Pink
$230.00The Riders, the new XL ride-on from Baghera!With its 90cm length and large wheels, this supercar is for seasoned pilots only! Strong, silent and very maneuverable, this large Red ride-on...
Land of Dough Natural Dough Glitter Cup Princess Pink
$10.00Pretty in pink. Shades of blush, rose, and magenta topped with sparkling pixie dust create a fairytale world where any little dreamer can be a princess for a day. Product...
Maileg Maileg Bunny Holly Doll with Bag
$42.00This cute little bunny comes in a polka dots bag with a pink pouch in front where your little one can bring anywhere they go without leaving Holly Bunny behind...
Candylab Candylab Ice Cream Van Toy Car
$20.00Soft-serving up good looks. As far as a symbol of simpler times and a carefree way to stuff sugar and calories in your childhood, you can’t beat the ice cream...
Lubulona Lubu Town Spring City Maxi Stacking Toy
$60.00The Lubu Town Pack Spring City is a great, educational and creative construction toy set for boys and girls. This unique toy with a modern design in pastel pink and mint...
Bear Company Cuddly Dreamer Unicorn Plush Toy
$80.00A magical gift for little girls, tweens, teens, kids, and unicorn lovers of all ages. This soft plush Dreamer provides comfort and play activity for your little ones. Measures 30...
Posh Baby & Kids Posh Baby & Kids Bentley 6in1 Strolle...
$500.00The luxury stroller that grows with your child. Designed in collaboration with Bentley Motors and with your toddler’s needs in mind, the Posh Baby & Kids Bentley 6-in-1 Stroller / Tricycle is...
Alimrose Sienna Bunny Crown Doll
$60.00Beautiful, soft, and cuddly Alimrose Sienna doll in Pale Pink design. A beautiful addition to any girl's room, ideal for playtime, decor, or as a special keepsake. Age: 3 years+...
Alimrose Mini Lilly Kitty Pink Linen Doll
$30.00Mini Lilly is the sweetest mini kitten doll, with her own handbag! Lilly Kitty features a sweet pink linen dress & floral headband. She is ready for a playdate or...
Maileg Maileg Bunny Albina Plush Toy
$32.00This adorable and soft Bunny Albina has a floral detail on her ears and a pink ribbon on her neck. Washing instruction: 30 C Material: Linen Height: 8.27 inches
Maileg Maileg Dress for Teddy Mum
$16.00A beautiful dress that fits the Teddy mum perfectly. The pink flower-printed dress is made of linen and cotton. Material: Cotton/Linen Size: 0.59 inches *Teddy Mum Doll not included*
Sabo Concept Wooden Castle Building Blocks Light Pink
$125.00Let your child's imagination run wild with this beautiful Castle Building Blocks Set that features all the shapes needed to build their own castle, city, race track, or whatever their creative minds...
Play is essential for children because it contributes to their intellectual, physical, emotional and social development. When children play, they exercise their creativity, develop their imagination, master their dexterity, improve their cognitive ability and build physical strength. Experts agree that the best kinds of play allow kids to set their own goals, negotiate challenges, develop and share ideas, and make their own rules.
But how can we make sure our kids are getting enough healthy, unstructured play time when they’re growing up in an overscheduled and stressful environment, when parents are overly focused on producing high academic achievers, and safety concerns prevent us from letting our kids roam around freely and unsupervised? Perhaps the best thing we can do for our kids is to make sure they have the right kinds of toys at home to make play time most rewarding.
First and foremost is safety. Safe toys for young children are sturdy, without sharp parts or splinters, free of pinching hazards, and easy to clean. If the toy will be used by an infant, it’s important that parts aren’t small enough to become a choking hazard.
Toys must be made from non-toxic materials and coated with lead-free paints. You should steer clear of antique toys, second-hand toys and homemade toys that have not been tested and approved by a certified testing lab, or may have been produced before the current regulations governing toy manufacturing were in effect.
In addition to being safe, a good toy will match the child’s appropriate stage of development and abilities.
The best baby activity toys for infants between 0-6 months are things they can reach, grasp, suck on, shake, and make noise with. Some age-appropriate toys for little babies are squeeze toys, teething toys, soft dolls, textured balls, and board books.
Infants between 6-12 months are starting to crawl, sit up and pull themselves to a standing position. They are capable putting things in and out of containers and placing objects on top of each other. Some of the best baby activity toys for this age group are dolls, vehicles with wheels, bath toys, large beads, nesting toys, large soft blocks, wooden blocks, and push & pull toys.
As your child continues to grow, look for toys that will encourage them to explore, create, pretend, imagine, and learn from trial and error.